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Are You Well-Versed in Medical Approaches to Health Promotion?

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Are You Well-Versed in Medical Approaches to Health Promotion?

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What is the focus of the medical approach to health promotion?

Short-term cost savings

Individual health improvement

Targeted interventions for specific diseases

Whole populations or high-risk groups (correct)

What is the assumption of the behaviour change approach?

Health is a property of society

People are to blame for the consequences if they do not take responsible action to look after themselves (correct)

Behaviour is not a response to the conditions in which people live

People cannot make real improvements to their health by changing their lifestyle

Which of the following is not one of the three levels of intervention in the medical approach to health promotion?

Primary prevention

Tertiary prevention

Secondary prevention

Quaternary prevention (correct)

Which of the following is a limitation of evaluating a health promotion intervention designed to change behaviour?

The difficulty in measuring the effectiveness of the intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the medical approach to health promotion?

It uses scientific methods and is cheaper in the short term Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the behaviour change approach?

Encouraging individuals to adopt healthy behaviours for improved health Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of health education according to the text?

It seeks to influence or change health behaviour Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of the medical approach to health promotion?

It relies too heavily on medical interventions Signup and view all the answers

How is the success of the medical approach to health promotion typically evaluated?

By measuring a reduction in disease rates and mortality Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumption of the behaviour change approach about the causes of behaviour?

The causes of behaviour are often outside individual control Signup and view all the answers

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The medical approach to health promotion aims to reduce morbidity and premature mortality.
It focuses on whole populations or high-risk groups.
There are three levels of intervention: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
The medical approach is popular because it uses scientific methods and is cheaper in the short term.
It is an expert-led, top-down intervention that reinforces the authority of medical professionals.
Preventive procedures need to be based on sound rationale and require infrastructure capable of delivering them.
Evaluation is based on a reduction in disease rates and mortality, but short-term measures like increased screening or immunization rates are also used.
The medical approach has had spectacular successes, such as the worldwide eradication of smallpox.
The approach relies on medical interventions to prevent ill health and premature death.
National programs and guidelines may be necessary for the medical approach to be effective.

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Test your knowledge of the medical approach to health promotion with this informative quiz! Discover the three levels of intervention, the advantages and disadvantages of the approach, and the importance of infrastructure in delivering preventive procedures. Learn about the successes and limitations of the medical approach, and explore the role of national programs and guidelines in promoting population health. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in public health, medicine, or health policy.